2021 Cline Eight Spur Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
SKU #5063271
Winery Notes- School House Creek Vineyard located in Dry Creek Valley is owned by the Petersen’s, one of the oldest grape growing families in the region. In the northern part of the valley, close to Lake Sonoma, the vineyard sits on an eastern bench, facing southwest. The valley holds the daytime heat, ripening grapes on these old vines, between 40-100 years old, until sundown when cool Pacific Ocean breezes blow through the canyon, extending the growing season. Vines are head-trained and dry-farmed in the true tradition of cultivating Zinfandel.
The success of School House Creek Vineyard comes from years of vigilant farming and rootstock selection before planting. These vines are planted on St George rootstock that is known for sending roots deep down into the soil in search of water. Roots can grow as deep as 40 feet making them naturally drought-resistant and allowing for the least amount of intervention during the growing the season.
Eight Spur Zinfandel displays loads of blueberry and strawberry flavors, with hints of cinnamon, tobacco leaf, and vanilla. Medium-full bodied with mouthwatering acidity, and fine-grained tannins, the finish is opulent and long.
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WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW: An old-school Zin that smells fresh from the briar patch, this is ripe but not over the top, showing lively flavors of wild berry, licorice and savory cracked pepper. Drink now through 2031.
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
|---|---|
| Alcohol %- | 14.5 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Appellation | Sonoma County |
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